Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints worldwide, affecting up to 20% of the population. It’s more prevalent among women and tends to occur more frequently with age. While occasional constipation is often harmless, chronic constipation can significantly impact quality of life and may signal a more serious underlying condition. This post covers…
If you’ve noticed a bulge in your abdomen or groin, especially one that appears when standing or straining and disappears when lying down, it could be a hernia. A hernia occurs when an organ or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall or groin muscles. Although hernias might not cause immediate…